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Poems
Poems collects Ben Mazer's poems of the past ten years for the first time, and is nearly half made up of poems written in the past two years.
"Ben Mazer is lyric poetry's true hero and has not compromised one iota, as his amazing works attest with their singular purity, beauty and heartbreak." -- Philip Nikolayev
"Ben Mazer is lyric poetry's true hero and has not compromised one iota, as his amazing works attest with their singular purity, beauty and heartbreak." -- Philip Nikolayev
- GenresPoetry
76 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2010
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April 14, 2026
In Poems, Ben Mazer presents a refined and deeply intentional collection drawn from a decade of poetic work. The collection reflects a commitment to lyric tradition while maintaining a contemporary sensibility, balancing emotional depth with formal clarity.
Mazer’s poetry is marked by its restraint and precision, often carrying a quiet intensity that reveals itself gradually. Themes of beauty, loss, memory, and artistic devotion run throughout the collection, offering readers a contemplative experience rather than immediate revelation. Each poem feels carefully shaped, inviting rereading and reflection.
What makes this collection stand out is its unwavering dedication to poetic purity. Rather than relying on excess or abstraction, Mazer’s work achieves impact through subtlety and control, creating moments of resonance that linger beyond the page.
For readers who appreciate classical lyricism, intellectual rigor, and emotionally restrained yet powerful verse, Poems is a rewarding and thoughtfully composed collection.
Mazer’s poetry is marked by its restraint and precision, often carrying a quiet intensity that reveals itself gradually. Themes of beauty, loss, memory, and artistic devotion run throughout the collection, offering readers a contemplative experience rather than immediate revelation. Each poem feels carefully shaped, inviting rereading and reflection.
What makes this collection stand out is its unwavering dedication to poetic purity. Rather than relying on excess or abstraction, Mazer’s work achieves impact through subtlety and control, creating moments of resonance that linger beyond the page.
For readers who appreciate classical lyricism, intellectual rigor, and emotionally restrained yet powerful verse, Poems is a rewarding and thoughtfully composed collection.
March 23, 2019
A fine lyric poet. Standout poems are 'The Long Wharf' and 'Epilogue'.
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